CHRISTMAS MORNING FRENCH TOAST

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I dress up French toast for Christmastime by stuffing thick bread slices with a nutty, fruity cream-cheese filling. You can skip the maple syrup -the recipe includes a simple but delectable orange sauce. -Janet Caico, Fleming Island, FL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
12 slices French bread (1-1/2 inches thick)
5 large eggs
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/4 cup orange juice
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, pineapple and 1/4 cup marmalade until light and fluffy. Stir in pecans. Cut a pocket in the side of each slice of bread; fill with cream cheese mixture., In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and 1 cup cream. Dip both sides of bread into egg mixture., Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine orange juice and remaining marmalade. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth. Add remaining cream; heat through. Dust French toast with confectioners' sugar and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Mrciwid Eliab
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks absolutely delicious.


Baizyd Misu
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This French toast is so good, I could eat it every day!


Abeka Micheal
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I'm definitely going to be making this French toast again. It's the perfect recipe for a lazy weekend morning.


Karma Izzabish Sigers
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.


Md Sefat
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for easy and delicious breakfast ideas, and this one fits the bill perfectly.


KAMROI MD
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I've made this French toast several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect way to start a special occasion breakfast.


Ryan Pinder
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This is the best French toast recipe I've ever tried. It's simple, but it's so flavorful.


taoshan Patuary
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Tessa Hamoud
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This French toast is amazing! I've never had anything like it before.


rana sheak
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new Christmas tradition in our family.


ms fency
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My kids loved this French toast! They said it was the best they'd ever had.


Teye Benjamin
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This was the perfect Christmas morning breakfast. It was easy to make and it tasted amazing.


Ashline Mighulo
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I'm not usually a fan of French toast, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


Matthew Joseph
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect.


Elizabeth Rose McMahon
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I made this French toast for my Christmas brunch and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and said it was the best they'd ever had.


Gulzaib Gulzaib
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This French toast was a hit at our Christmas breakfast! It was light and fluffy, and the cinnamon sugar topping was perfectly caramelized.


Mandisa Njoko
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My family loved this Christmas morning French toast! It was so easy to make and it tasted delicious. The cinnamon sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch.


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